AM Scripture Reading: Acts 20.32-38 This Morning’s Sermon: Brent T. Willey The Spirit of Giving Acts 20.35 Introduction: Paul reaffirmed his relationship with the church in Ephesus and its eldership. (Acts 20.17-38) He reserved the simple, but profound, words of Jesus to conclude his exhortation: “It is more blessed to give than to receive” (v. 35). The Spirit of Giving has numerous qualities & blessings… I. The Spirit of Giving Is First Thankful “Thanks be to God for His indescribable gift!” (2 Cor. 9.15). Truly thankful people are the most giving. (Psa. 107.21-22) II. The Spirit of Giving Is Sacrificial […]

AM Scripture Reading: James 5.13-20 This Morning’s Sermon: Brent T. Willey Solutions For Emotional Situations James 5.13-20 Introduction: God created us as emotional beings. Emotion = “a state of feeling.” [E.g., happy, sad, excited, angry, mournful, disappointed, etc.] James addresses the existential issues of life. I. “IS ANYONE AMNONG YOU SUFFERING?” Suffering–kakopatheō [kakos=evil;pathos=suffering]: signifies to suffer hardship. (E.g., 2 Tim. 2.3,9) Christians are not exempt from suffering! As soldiers of Christ. (2 Tim. 2.3) As evildoers, though innocent. (2 Tim. 2.9) In persecution. (2 Tim. 3.12; 1 Pet. 2.18-21; 3.13-14) Accept suffering & use God’s solution for coping with it: […]